Blackwater River near Franklin, VA
Is Blackwater River near Franklin, VA flooding right now?
Blackwater River near Franklin, VA measured 0.68 ft on 2026-11-11 13:45:00 UTC. That observation was 10.1 ft below its 10.8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.68 ft
Streamflow
17 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10.8 ft, with major flooding at 18.8 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.11 ft on Sat, Sep 18, 1999.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6.8 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10.8 ft | 10.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14.8 ft | 14.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 18.8 ft | 18.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.11 ft | 1999-09-18 |
| 21.61 ft | 2006-10-10 |
| 20.84 ft | 1940-08-19 |
| 16.11 ft | 1944-03-10 |
| 15.98 ft | 1960-09-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwater River at Hwys 58/258 at Franklin, VA | 5.8 mi | Franklin City |
| Blackwater River at Route 620 near Zuni, VA | 10.8 mi | Isle of Wight County |
| Nottoway River near Riverdale, VA | 13.8 mi | Southampton County |
| Nottoway River near Sebrell, VA | 14.8 mi | Southampton County |
| Blackwater River near Dendron, VA | 18.2 mi | Surry County |
Get a flood alert for this gauge
Free email alerts when this gauge nears or reaches flood stage, and when it's back to normal. Enter your email and we'll send one message to confirm it.
After you confirm, we only email when this gauge's flood status changes. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.